Unless, I knew they were in training I would never want or accept a therapist that was not reassuring me that they've already done their work and they were solid. In addition they need to be older. I don't care if they've been through heaven or hell, diagnosed or not, they just have to be solid. This does not mean perfect. I would be willing to work with a trainee, and be cognizant that they are training, but I can still learn from them.